{"id":27711,"date":"2019-11-26T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T12:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-fizz-old.testpage.click\/?p=27711"},"modified":"2022-04-29T15:42:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T13:42:00","slug":"christmas-markets-vienna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-fizz-old.testpage.click\/en\/christmas-markets-vienna\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Markets: Vienna Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Christmas Markets in Vienna:
From Traditional\/Peaceful to Modern\/Boozy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In terms of \u201eChristkindlm\u00e4rkte\u201c (Austrian for Christmas Markets) I can say with my utmost certainty that Vienna offers anything one could wish for. Christmas Markets are an old tradition popular among old and young. To show how much we love them, we stick to the motto: \u201eThe earlier, the better!\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the famous Museumsquartier<\/a> (an artsy area in the 7th district, which is definitely living up to its reputation as \u201cone of Viennas hotspots\u201d in winter as well), you can already enjoy your \u201cPunsch\u201d (Christmas punch) since November 7. A bit early? Naah! Think of the smell of all the delicious treats: hot Kaiserschmarrn, roasted almonds, the cinnamon in the mulled wine, \u2026 There\u2019s no too early!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Side note: Due to this great variety of culinary delights \u2013 both savory and sweet \u2013 Austrians affectionately call their visits to Christmas Markets simply to go \u201cpunschen\u201d which actually is the tasty \u201cPunsch\u201d turned into a verb.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which \u201cChristkindlmarkt\u201d type are you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be that as it may, let\u2019s turn to the really important questions: Which Christkindlmarkt should you try first?  Where can you find the best Punsch and mulled wine? Or do you prefer to explore the most extraordinary combination of flavors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only the number of culinary delights has become vast but also the different Christkindlmarkt locations in Vienna. That’s why I want to help you with choosing the right or rather first one to visit and the order of the following ones. When categorizing our Christmas Markets, however, pigeonhole thinking and stereotypes will come in handy \u2013 sorry for that. From Hipster to Viennese Originals, everything will be represented. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 \u201eThe Tourist\u201c<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Vienna is not only famous for its Christkindlm\u00e4rkte (also: Weihnachtsmarkt) but also for its one-of-a-kind ambience and scenery during Christmas time in general. This might be a pleasure on the one hand but, on the other hand, it also means that the city and its classic Christmas Markets are more than \u201cwell attended\u201d.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vienna\u2019s inhabitants, well-known for being \u201cgrantig\u201d (grumpy to misanthropically), therefore tend to avoid the hurly-burly around the Rathausplatz, Sch\u00f6nbrunn or the historical old town. However, for Vienna\u2019s newbies or just any lover of the Viennese Flair, these places are simply perfect! You can not only enjoy your first Punsch or any other caloric bomb but, at the same time, be stunned by looking at the famous sights. This ultimate Christmas experience is completed by Austrian craftsmanship, Christmas baubles and many other pretty things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are the markets you shouldn\u2019t miss<\/strong>, when you are \u201cthe touristy\u201d one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n